Description
Scented with: Violet
This bar features a beautiful purple achieved with Veilchen (Violet) mica, perfectly matching its floral namesake.
While I mostly use the cold-process method, I specifically chose Hot Process (HP) for this batch. Floral fragrances can sometimes be unpredictable and often "accelerate" soap batter, making it difficult to work with. By using the HP method, I could safely manage the fragrance behaviour.
To maintain a fluid consistency for a more even pour, sodium lactate was added to the recipe. While my soap bars are already formulated to be naturally hard and long-lasting, the sodium lactate helps maintain fluidity during the hot process cook and ensures the bar unmoulds with a smooth, firm finish.
Soap Ingredients:
Saponified oils: (Tallow, Coconut, Rice Bran, Olive, SunflowerHO, Castor). Water, Glycerine*), Fragrance oil, citric acid, sugar, sodium lactate, mica
*) Please note that I don't put any extra glycerine into the soap - this is just the glycerine that is created naturally during the soap making process.
According to NZ labeling rules the final ingredients of a product have to be listed.
Description of fragrance from the sellers webpage:
Violet (NZCandlesupplies)
A delicate woodsy, violet scent, with notes of lilac, carnation and jasmine, undertones of lily of the valley, rose and subtle musk.
Properties of oils / materials used:
| Tallow | Provides excellent hardness to soap for long-lasting bars. Produces a creamy lather with good cleansing properties. Contains skin-friendly vitamins A, D, E, and K. Natural antioxidants help protect the skin. |
| Coconut | Creates a bubbly and effective cleansing lather. Adds firmness to soap bars for durability. Contains natural antioxidants to provide some skin protection. |
| Olive | Offers gentle cleansing with a soft and luxurious lather. High oleic acid content makes it superb for nourishing the skin. Rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant for skin protection. |
| Sunflower Oil (High Oleic) | Contributes to a creamy and stable lather in soap, enhancing its cleansing properties. Rich in oleic acid, sunflower oil helps nourish and soften the skin without feeling greasy. Contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E, which may help protect the skin from environmental stressors. These properties of high oleic sunflower oil make it a valuable addition to soap, offering cleansing, nourishing, and protective benefits for the skin. Even better - this Sunflower oil HO is produced here in New Zealand. |
| Rice Bran | Balances cleansing and nourishing properties. Provides a creamy lather for a pampering bathing experience. Contains vitamin E (tocopherols) and gamma-oryzanol, natural antioxidants for skin health. |
| Castor | Attracts moisture to the skin, ensuring hydration. Enhances lather and bubbles for a satisfying wash. Contains vitamin E and essential fatty acids for some skin nourishment. |
| Citric acid | in your soap serves a dual purpose. It helps your soap perform well in hard water by preventing mineral build up, ensuring a rich lather. Additionally, it acts as a natural preservative, extending the soap's shelf life for a longer-lasting product you'll enjoy. |
| Sugar | Added to soap recipes to increase lather and bubbles. Acts as a natural humectant, attracting moisture to the skin. |
| Sodium Lactate | This natural plant-derived salt helps maintain a fluid consistency during the traditional hot process soapmaking method, allowing for a more even and beautiful bar. In the finished product, it contributes to a firmer, longer-lasting texture and acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin for a creamy, hydrating lather. |
| Micas | are natural mineral-based pigments that are used to add colour and shimmer to soap. They come in various shades and are often used to create visually appealing and decorative patterns in soap bars. Micas are safe for use in cosmetics and soap because they do not contain synthetic dyes or harmful chemicals, making them a popular choice for adding vibrant and eye-catching. |
| Fragrance Oils | The fragrances we use come from reputable sources and are phthalate-free. (Phthalates are synthetic chemicals sometimes used in fragrances, and they have been linked to potential health concerns such as allergies, skin irritation, and even disruptions to hormonal balance.) |
